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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Yosemite National Parkby car, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Yosemite National Park by car, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Drive, train, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Redlands - Universitycar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    5. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    13h 34m
    $466–489

  2. Drive 372.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 372.8 mi
    6h 55m
    $68–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 16m
    $104–163

  4. Bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 21m
    $109–158

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 36m
    $150–209

  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Anaheim to Selmabus bus 1
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    17h 29m
    $114–164

Joshua Tree to Yosemite National Park by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 519.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Mariposa Grove via Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, L.A. Union Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Fresno Bus Station, Fresno Amtrak, and Mariposa Grove in around 15h 16m.

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